Mahelet G. Fikru

Mahelet G. Fikru is a full professor of economics at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on energy and environmental economics, with a particular emphasis on the market dynamics of energy transition technologies, public acceptance of decarbonization strategies, and the role of policy in shaping sustainable outcomes. She combines economic theory with data-driven methods—including simulations and machine learning—to examine how firms, governments, and households respond to environmental and energy policies. Mahelet Fikru has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and serves as an associate editor for Energy Reports. Her work often bridges academia and practice, with active collaborations across industry and policy sectors.